Hi Ellen!

I would like to share this semi-viral link with you. I went to high school with Layla's mom, Shalee. Shalee is one of the most incredible human beings I have ever met. She is an advocate for hydrocephalus awareness, autism awareness, the LGBTQ community, normalizing breastfeeding, body positivity and so much more. She genuinely sees the good in everyone and is open to learning about everyone- at all stages of life. Shalee married her husband, Landon, who is also a huge advocate for these great causes. Recently, Shalee posted on Facebook that her husband, now wife, is transitioning from a man to a woman and now uses the name Mallory. Mallory is very open about her journey and both Shalee and Mallory love one another for who they are, not for the reproductive organs that they were born with. Shalee has always been the girl to stand up for those who are bullied and those in need. I admire her so much and would love for your team to look into this story. She and Mallory have so many supporters and those who love them. They have a second child as well, who is 2 or 3 years old. Shalee and Mallory are the type of people who are raising children without teaching hate, stereotypes, ignorance and racism. You don't see this too often anymore. Children are exposed to so much hate and unkindness every single day and a video like this warms the heart. Thank you so much for your time! Have a good day.

Ellie